Great Hunger
Learn about one of the worst disasters in Irish history, second only to the Black Death pandemic in death toll estimates - the Great Famine. Also referred to as "The Great Hunger", the Famine, which was caused by a potato blight, lasted between 1845 and 1849, decimating Ireland's population and resulting in emigration on an unprecedented scale.
Teeth reveal important clues into diet of famine Irish
Famine orphans from Northern Ireland transported to Australia
This is the oldest known photo of an Irish Famine survivor
"Heroes of Ireland's Great Hunger" celebrates men and women who risked it all
Charles Trevelyan's descendants finally think of Ireland
Trevelyan family would have to consider Irish Famine reparations, descendant says
Great Famine Voices 2023 Launch New Season of Films
LISTEN: "Skibbereen" a beautiful Irish ballad with a tragic Irish Famine tale
Was it genocide? What the British ruling class really said about the Irish Famine
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